{"id":223,"date":"2019-12-07T18:37:45","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T18:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/?p=223"},"modified":"2019-12-20T18:39:47","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T18:39:47","slug":"3-ways-to-protect-your-oral-health-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-protect-your-oral-health-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Protect Your Oral Health During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-protect-your-oral-health-during-the-holidays\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_111231978__1576810003_10971.jpg\" alt=\"a woman eating a piece of chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-224\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_111231978__1576810003_10971.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_111231978__1576810003_10971-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_111231978__1576810003_10971-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you prepare for your annual holiday feast with family\nand friends, you might notice just how much sugar-filled goodies grace your\ntable each year. From puddings, pies, sweet potatoes, and candies, it&rsquo;s no\nwonder the kids have a hard time going to sleep at night. It&rsquo;s also no surprise\nwhy more people ditch their oral hygiene routines and overindulge in all the\nsweet delicacies that come only once a year. While the holidays can bring\nplenty of joy, they can also wreck your teeth and gums if you&rsquo;re not careful. Learn\nhow to protect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">oral health<\/a>\nwith these 3 helpful tips provided by your local dentist.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try to Limit Your Sugar Intake<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this seems impossible, you might assume it is, but it is\nnot. Yes, some of the most delicious treats are filled with sugar, but too much\nof it can lead to bacterial growth and tooth decay. Ultimately, what you&rsquo;re\nleft with is a cavity-filled smile that will require much time and money spent\nin the dentist&rsquo;s chair receiving dental fillings. Eggnog, red wine, apple cider,\nand pumpkin pie are common holiday staples this time of year, and while you may\nnot be able to dismiss them completely, scale back on how much you consume.\nOnce you are finished, make sure to brush your teeth or at least rinse your\nmouth with water to flush away any harmful bacteria and food particles.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Sticky Treats<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stickier the candy, the harder it will be on your dental\nrestorations. Have a crown, filling, or bridge? Stay away from anything that is\ngummy or sticky, as it can cause your restoration to become loose or even fall\nout. Caramel, taffy, and even peanut brittle can stick to the chewing surfaces\nof your teeth, making it difficult to remove, and if pulled, can pop your\nprecious crown right off and have you seeking the help of your emergency\ndentist. When asked if you would like one, kindly pass this time around. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stick to Your Routine<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late nights playing games and traveling are both typical\nreasons people forgo their normal oral hygiene routine around the holidays.\nUnfortunately, this simple step can make you more vulnerable to decay and\ndisease. When you opt not to brush, floss, or rinse your mouth in the mornings\nand at night, you allow anything you&rsquo;ve consumed throughout the day to plague\nyour teeth and gums. If you&rsquo;re traveling, find a few minutes to stop into a\nrestroom and quickly brush your teeth, floss, and rinse. If staying with family\nor friends and you forget to bring your own brush, ask to borrow an unused one\nor find out where the closest drug store is located. It&rsquo;s not worth the\npotential damage you can do to your smile. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t let tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease show up\nduring the holidays. They&rsquo;re unwanted guests that deserve no place in your\nmouth, so make sure they stay that way by following these three simple and easy\nsteps to maintain a healthier smile this year.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Rob Schumacher completed his undergraduate studies at Asbury College in Willmore, Kentucky. He then went on to the University of Kentucky and the University of Michigan for dental training. Dr. Schumacher is a nationally board-certified prosthodontist who is passionate about helping his patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles, especially when this time of year rolls around. With so many tasty treats, he and his team encourage you to come in for a regular dental checkup and cleaning during the holidays, as it will improve your smile and keep decay and disease away through the new year. Don&rsquo;t let your oral health take a turn for the worse. Find out how we can help you and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at <strong>(781) 334-3400<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As you prepare for your annual holiday feast with family and friends, you might notice just how much sugar-filled goodies grace your table each year. From puddings, pies, sweet potatoes, and candies, it\u2019s no wonder the kids have a hard time going to sleep at night. It\u2019s also no surprise why more people ditch their oral hygiene routines and overindulge in all the sweet delicacies that come only once a year. While the holidays can bring plenty of joy, they can also wreck your teeth and gums if you\u2019re not careful. Learn how to protect your oral health with these 3 helpful tips provided by your local dentist. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-protect-your-oral-health-during-the-holidays\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Oral Health | Holidays | Tooth Decay | Dr. Rob Schumacher<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to keep your smile looking its best during the holidays? 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